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Paliam Sree Krishna Temple – Chendamangalam – History

Paliam Sree Krishna temple is located at Chendamangalam near North Paravur in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The main deity worshipped in Chendamangalam Sree Krishna temple is Sri Krishna Bhagavan. The temple is on a small hill and darshanam is towards east. The deity is nearly 4 feet tall.

The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Ayyappan and Nagam.

As per history, the temple was built by Villarvattam king for the women of his palace to perform worship. The original name of the temple was Govindapuram. When Villarvattom Swaroopam became extinct the temple came under the control of Paliyathachan.

It is said that here was tunnel from the temple to Paliam palace.